Climate Insights for Jiquilillo

, Departamento de Chinandega, Nicaragua

Hottest
March
36°C peak
Coldest
October
25°C low
Wettest
October
448mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Jiquilillo is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 1856mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 448mm of rainfall. Jiquilillo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are October, January, September, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Feb Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 25° Mar Max: 36° Average: 30° Min: 26° Apr Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 27° May Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 26° Jun Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 26° Jul Max: 34° Average: 30° Min: 26° Aug Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 26° Sep Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Oct Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Dec Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25°
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Jiquilillo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 36°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 42mm May Precipitation: 311mm Jun Precipitation: 292mm Jul Precipitation: 98mm Aug Precipitation: 222mm Sep Precipitation: 313mm Oct Precipitation: 448mm Nov Precipitation: 111mm Dec Precipitation: 9mm
Precipitation

Jiquilillo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1856mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 155mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 448mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3mm. That's 446mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Jiquilillo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Jiquilillo, which began on June 21, 2026. Jiquilillo is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in October near 25°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 36°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 358mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 612mm across the season with a monthly average of 204mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 871mm across the season with a monthly average of 290mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 16mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jiquilillo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
34 °C
3 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
35 °C
3 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
36 °C
3 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
35 °C
3 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
311 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
26 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
292 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
222 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
313 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
448 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
34 °C
3 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
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